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O Street Museum Foundation, Washington, DC

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O Street Museum Foundation

A nonprofit museum in a set of connected town houses on O Street, known for its many rooms and hidden doors to find on a self-guided visit.

2020 O Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 · Washington, DC

About O Street Museum Foundation

The O Street Museum Foundation, also called O Museum in the Mansion or The Secret Door Museum, is an independent nonprofit housed in five interconnected town houses in Washington, D.C. Visitors take a self-guided adventure searching for secret doors and hidden passages across more than 100 rooms. The site also offers themed exhibits, seasonal tours, live music events, galas, and tours tied to the life of Mrs. Rosa Parks, who stayed at the museum during its Heroes Program. Many visits include a shop where most items are for sale, and purchases support the museum's programs.

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